Dr. Ryan L. Nelson, D.O. is an orthopedic doctor and surgeon who grew up in Jenks, Oklahoma. A graduate of Kansas City University University of Medicine & Biosciences, Dr. Nelson has become one of the only surgeons in Oklahoma to have received fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery from the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons Association. A native of Oklahoma, Dr. Nelson provides complete care for sports injuries, workplace accidents and degenerative arthritis.
Dr. Ryan L. Nelson, D.O. is an orthopedic doctor and surgeon who grew up in Jenks, Oklahoma. A graduate of Kansas City University University of Medicine & Biosciences, Dr. Nelson has become one of the only surgeons in Oklahoma to have received fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery from the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons Association. A native of Oklahoma, Dr. Nelson provides complete care for sports injuries, workplace accidents and degenerative arthritis.
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No wait time at all and Dr. Nelson was easy to understand and friendly!
May-2025
Dr. Nelson was very thorough and informative. Conservative regarding surgery which is a huge plus. Great bedside manner. He was recommended to me by three people in different circles I'm in. Very thankful.
May-2025
Appreciated his attention to what I was saying, offered me alternatives for pain. I'll be back for a complete shoulder replacement. Thank you. Building was too hard to find though!
May-2025
Always answers any questions I have and explains what needs to be done for my issues. Also offers alternatives if there are any. Very knowledgeable and compassionate.
May-2025
He is a kind and caring Dr. I didn't have a long wait to be seen. He got right to the point and didn't waste any time.
May-2025
Thank you, Doctor Nelson for the appointment.And for your inspiration. What you said about losing weight. could be helpful for my knees made such good sense. I've gone back to weight watchers. Thank you.
May-2025
Great Doctor! Listens and helpful w diagnostics to move forward w plan for healing.
Apr-2025
He listened to what I had to say, and explained what he was going to do. The office was well run and efficient all in all a great experience.
Apr-2025
Is very thorough and explains everything so you can understand. Answers all questions and is very personable
Apr-2025
Very helpful and made me feel very at ease.
Apr-2025
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Shoulder & Orthopedic Institute
9800 Broadway Ext Suite 203 Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Dr. Ryan L. Nelson, D.O. is an orthopedic doctor and surgeon who grew up in Jenks, Oklahoma. A graduate of Kansas City University University of Medicine & Biosciences, Dr. Nelson has become one of the only surgeons in Oklahoma to have received fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery from the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons Association. A native of Oklahoma, Dr. Nelson provides complete care for sports injuries, workplace accidents and degenerative arthritis. He practices general orthopedics and sports medicine in the Oklahoma City metro area with locations in Edmond and south Oklahoma City.
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences
Residency: Oklahoma State University, Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony, Oklahoma City – Orthopedic Surgery
Internship: St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City
Fellowship: American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons, Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship, St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute, Columbus, GA
Board Certifications: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
No wait time at all and Dr. Nelson was easy to understand and friendly!
Dr. Nelson was very thorough and informative. Conservative regarding surgery which is a huge plus. Great bedside manner. He was recommended to me by three people in different circles I'm in. Very thankful.
Appreciated his attention to what I was saying, offered me alternatives for pain. I'll be back for a complete shoulder replacement. Thank you. Building was too hard to find though!
Always answers any questions I have and explains what needs to be done for my issues. Also offers alternatives if there are any. Very knowledgeable and compassionate.
He is a kind and caring Dr. I didn't have a long wait to be seen. He got right to the point and didn't waste any time.
Thank you, Doctor Nelson for the appointment.And for your inspiration. What you said about losing weight. could be helpful for my knees made such good sense. I've gone back to weight watchers. Thank you.
Great Doctor! Listens and helpful w diagnostics to move forward w plan for healing.
He listened to what I had to say, and explained what he was going to do. The office was well run and efficient all in all a great experience.
Is very thorough and explains everything so you can understand. Answers all questions and is very personable
Very helpful and made me feel very at ease.